- April 26, 2024
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Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn congratulated retired Army Lt. Colonel Dennis Freytes who recently became the first Windermere-area veteran to be inducted into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame.
Veterans and members of the American Legion Post 63 attended the event. From right: Richard Satridan (Air Force), Alan Gill (Navy), Kurt Gies (Navy), Gary Story (Army), Luis Morales (Army and Air Force) and Peter Ward (Air Force).
Kelly Fitzgerald gives Natalya Palazzolo, 6, a mermaid look.
These men and women represented the Marines. From left: Future Marine Henderson, Future Marine Dafonseca, Sgt. Ayler, Gunnery Sgt. Hauk, Staff Sgt. Joseph, Future Marine Woodruff, Future Marine Vazquez and Future Marine Watson.
Lt. General Jay Garner, Norma Sutton and Byron Sutton came out to be part of the evening.
Lt. General Jay Garner, Betsy VanderLey and Byron Sutton were all passionate about being part of the Veterans Day celebration.
Santiago Cabrera holds his dog, Chanel, as they walked around Town Hall.
Catherine Haynes showed up dressed as Lady Liberty in honor of Veterans Day.
Members of West Orange High’s JROTC presented the colors.
Dan Fanelli opened up the ceremony with a few words.
Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn addressed the crowd and recognized groups of veterans in attendance.
Mike Phillips of the Central Florida Navy League shared a few words about his organization.
Lt. General Jay Garner, a Windermere resident, was the keynote speaker for the evening.
WINDERMERE The town of Windermere celebrated Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, with a special event at town hall. From 4 to 10 p.m., town residents could drop by to meet veterans as well as currently active-duty military members, grab a bite to eat from local food vendors learn about veterans organizations, enjoy some music and hear messages from guest speakers. The kids got to enjoy a bounce house, inflatable obstacle course and face painting. The keynote speaker for the evening was retired Lt. General Jay Garner, a Windermere resident who was appointed as the Director of the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance in January 2003.
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